For your Initial Post, first explore Hamilton: An American Musical through the links provided. 

—List of reviews (read at least 2-3): Critical Reviews of Hamilton on Broadway https://www.playbill.com/article/the-verdict-read-critics-reviews-for-hamilton-on-broadway-com-356498

—See All About the Hamiltons for more information about the play and its producer. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/02/09/hamiltons

—Review: NPR Cast Recording of Hamilton. https://www.npr.org/2015/09/21/440925873/first-listen-cast-recording-hamilton

—Video: See this backstage look at the rising stars in Hamilton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmigjxG7KWI

—Video: Watch this video about the creation of Hamilton by Miranda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWO7VZl7iGA

—Article: Hamilton Controversy https://www.vox.com/culture/21305967/hamilton-debate-controversy-historical-accuracy-explained

Then compose your Initial Post in a way that answers all of the questions that follow:

• What elements of this musical make it a phenomenon? Be sure to address acting, lyrics, casting, and staging.
• Since this musical’s story is based on a well respected biography of Alexander Hamilton, how is history treated in the musical’s storyline?
• What about this musical seems to resonate with contemporary audiences?
• What has been the overarching critical response? What do the critics seem to have in common or where do they disagree? Include examples when relevant. 

These questions may seem simple, but there are multiple ways to answer them, so do not feel limited to one perspective. The more you explore, the easier it will be to complete this discussion. While the above links will provide plenty of information to complete this discussion

Minimum of 2 different academically viable sources using MLA Style for both in-text citations and corresponding Works Cited section for all individual analyses and discussion Initial Posts